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Canon S95 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S95 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Canon S95 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Canon S95
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
  • Introduced November 2010
  • Older Model is Canon S90
  • Later Model is Canon S100
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as EX1
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Canon S95 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon S95 vs Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/1.7").

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The S95 was released 5 months after the TL500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S95 matches up vs the TL500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Samsung TL500

 S95 TL500 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Canon S95

 TL500 S95 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k461kCrisper screen (+153k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon S95 and Samsung TL500

 S95 TL500 
ReleasedNovember 2010July 2010Similar generation
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon S95 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon S95 provides exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Examine the Canon S95 vs Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S95 compared to the TL500.

Canon S95 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S95 and TL500 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Canon S95 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Canon S95 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S95 and TL500.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon S95 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Canon S95 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S95 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S95 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography factors
41
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
40
manual focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon S95 Street photography features
Samsung TL500 Street photography features
65
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
66
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (386g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S95 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL500 Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S95 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL500 Travel photography advice
64
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (386 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S95 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography highlights
53
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
52
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S95 Vlogging details
Samsung TL500 Vlogging details
32
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
64
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (386g)
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Canon S95 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S95 and Samsung TL500
 Canon PowerShot S95Samsung TL500
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot S95 Samsung TL500
Also called - EX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-11-23 2010-07-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195g (0.43 lbs) 386g (0.85 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 47 40
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 11.1
DXO Low light rating 153 129
Other
Battery ID NB-6L SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots - One
Price at release $495 $527